H.J. MacDonald Middle School Wins District Battle of the Books Competition

Middle school students from across Craven County Schools showcased their love of reading and literary knowledge during the Middle School Battle of the Books Competition held on March 12. Teams from Grover C. Fields Middle School, Havelock Middle School, H.J. MacDonald Middle School, and Tucker Creek Middle School participated in this exciting and competitive event.

After months of preparation, the competition came down to an intense final round, featuring a tiebreaker between Tucker Creek Middle and H.J. MacDonald Middle. In the end, H.J. MacDonald Middle School emerged as the champions!

Battle of the Books encourages students to read a variety of selected titles, think critically, and work collaboratively as a team. This year’s participants demonstrated outstanding teamwork, reading comprehension, and enthusiasm for literature, making the event both fun and educational.

Craven County Schools congratulates all teams for their dedication and impressive knowledge. Your passion for reading truly shined, and every student contributed to a memorable competition. We also extend our thanks to media coordinators, teachers, and staff who helped organize and support the event.

Congratulations again to H.J. MacDonald Middle School and all participating students for making this year’s Battle of the Books a huge success!